Brandt Centre Explained

Stadium Name:Brandt Centre
Nickname:The Brandt
Logo Image:Brandt_Centre_logo.png
Former Names:Regina Agridome (1977-2005)
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Saskatchewan##Location within Canada
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Pushpin Label:Brandt Centre
Location:1700 Elphinstone Street
Regina, SK
Coordinates:50.4503°N -104.6375°W
Broke Ground:1975
Built:1975–1977
Opened:October 2, 1977[1]
Owner:City of Regina
Operator:Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.
Construction Cost:7.7 million
($ in dollars)
Architect:Phillips Barrat[2]
General Contractor:Warren Cochrane
Tenants:Regina Pats (WHL) (1977–present)
Regina Rage (LFL Canada) (2012)
Seating Capacity:6,000
Renovated:2007
Website:https://www.realdistrict.ca/venues/brandt-centre/
Expanded:2007
Suites:35

Brandt Centre (formerly the Regina Agridome) is an indoor arena at REAL District in Regina, Saskatchewan. Built in 1977, it is the home arena for the WHL's Regina Pats. It is owned by the city of Regina and operated by the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL).

History

The venue has hosted various sporting events, including curling and hockey events, as well as concerts and other events. Beginning in 2012, it was home to the Regina Rage of the Legends Football League's Canadian division.[3] Opened in 1977 as the Agridome, it was renamed Brandt Centre after the city sold naming rights to Regina-based farm equipment manufacturer Brandt Group.

In January 2015, the arena introduced a new scoreboard with ten video displays. Costing over $3 million, it is the largest suspended scoreboard in the province.[4] The arena underwent renovations in preparation for the 2018 Memorial Cup, including improvements to its boards, dressing rooms, and lighting. The city contributed $1 million in funding towards these upgrades.[5]

Major events

Brandt Centre has hosted multiple Memorial Cup tournaments, including the 1980 (co-hosted with Brandon, Manitoba), 2001, and 2018 editions.[6] [7] It co-hosted the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships with SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.[8]

It has hosted multiple Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Montana's Brier curling tournaments, most recently hosting them in 2008 and 2024 respectively.[9] [10]

In 2017, Brandt Centre hosted the Skate Canada International.[11]

In March 2023, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) broadcast Collision from Brandt Centre, marking the promotion's first-ever televised event in Saskatchewan.[12] [13] [14]

Concerts

The arena hosted the 2013 Juno Awards.[15]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.reginapatsalumni.net/2012/02/1977-1978-season-western-canada-hockey.html 1977-1978 Season Western Canada Hockey
  2. News: Plans Revealed for New Facility. Dale. Eisler. Leader-Post. Regina. November 14, 1974. October 18, 2013.
  3. Web site: LFL Canada Releases Regina Rage Team Logo. https://archive.today/20121209231341/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lfl-canada-releases-regina-rage-logo/. dead. December 9, 2012. Lingerie Football League. March 6, 2012. March 6, 2012.
  4. News: Regina Pats set to unveil new state-of-the-art score clock. Global News. 2017-10-27. en.
  5. News: $1M approved for Brandt Centre upgrades ahead of Memorial Cup. CBC News. 2017-10-27. en.
  6. Web site: Big Read: The craziest Memorial Cup ever is still starting fights . 2023-10-11 . Sportsnet.
  7. News: CHL unveils logo for 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup . en-US . Sportsnet.ca . 2017-10-27.
  8. Web site: World juniors headed to Saskatchewan . 2023-10-11 . Sportsnet . en.
  9. Web site: GOVERNMENT PROVIDING $150,000 TO SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS News and Media . 2023-10-11 . Government of Saskatchewan . en.
  10. Web site: 2022-12-06 . 2024 Brier coming to Regina . 2023-10-11 . CTV News Regina . en.
  11. News: 2017-10-27 . Chan plans to enjoy his last ride toward Olympics . en-US . Regina Leader-Post . 2017-10-27.
  12. Web site: 2023-03-15 . Regina included in All Elite Wrestling 2023 summer schedule . 2023-03-15 . CTV News Regina . en.
  13. Web site: AEW announces summer Canadian tour . 2023-03-15 . Slam Wrestling . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-07-07 . AEW Collision rolls into Regina this Saturday . 2023-10-11 . SaskToday.ca . en.
  15. Web site: Juno Awards a huge success in Regina . 2023-10-11 . Global News . en-US.